Hobson's choice
Stella Jones-Devitt complains that many academics will not vote at all, calling us "nihilists" (Letters, 22 April). But Labour, the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives all promise major cuts in...
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Simply the 'best'?
In the THE World University Rankings column (22 April), you say that your new global reputational survey includes data on institutions' research and teaching strengths, with teaching-focused staff...
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The historical present
Beset by the twin pressures of democratisation and 'impact', the study of the past faces an uncertain future. Richard Overy analyses the threats and offers hope that history will triumph
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Remember the Alamo, and Algeria, too
Paris is not the only thing that France and Texas have in common: both have been subject to heavy-handed efforts to turn history to ideological ends. Robert Zaretsky considers the republics'...
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Putting the world back in working order
Engineering's decline in popularity could be reversed by showing potential students its power to tackle global challenges ranging from sustainability to energy security, says J.D. Turner
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29 April 2010
In defence of history - Richard Overy on how heritage and impact threaten the subject
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Universities want to know what lies ahead
Million+ chief calls for candour from prime ministerial candidates on the academy’s future and questions Lib Dem fees plan. Melanie Newman reports
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Future-proofing costs, but Oxford can cover it
University match-funds computer scientist’s $50 million donation. Melanie Newman reports
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Fees freeze promise: 1,000-plus candidates join NUS pledge
A third of Labour candidates and two-thirds of Lib Dems promise to fight any rise, but only 13 Tories sign up. Rebecca Attwood reports
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Fresh twist in Fredrics v Scott case
Harassment judgment set aside, but lecturer may still see day in court. Melanie Newman reports
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One-day strikes to hit four universities on 5 May
Union targets King’s, UCL, Sussex and Westminster over impending job losses. John Morgan reports
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‘Terminal’? We’ve only just begun
Rosy Daniel stands up for integrative medicine and calls on the academy to join her
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Berkeley scholar in dock over HIV-Aids article
Anonymous complainants accuse Peter Duesberg of ‘ethical breach’ and making ‘false claims’. Zoë Corbyn reports
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#loveHE: A wide-open web of potential
Releasing Open Educational Resources is not only a commendable way to broaden access to scholarship, it can cost-effectively boost your institution’s profile and student numbers, says Russell Stannard
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Wolverhampton bids ‘au revoir’ to French, ‘adiós’ to Spanish
University to scrap undergraduate degrees in the languages in response to ‘changes in demand and recruitment’. Melanie Newman reports